12 Things That Are Sure To Get Under The Skin Of A Mississippian
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Since we Mississippians are known for our friendly demeanor and laid back attitude, people would assume that it’s nearly impossible to tick one of us off. However, we do have our limits. From food preferences to silly stereotypes, here are 12 things that are sure to get under the skin of a Mississippian.
Nothing will get a Mississippian riled up faster than children who weren’t raised right and answer Mawmaw with "yeah" instead of "Yes, ma’am."
This is the Hospitality State, so bad manners - like interrupting someone who’s talking or not holding the door open for the person behind you – are completely unacceptable.
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There’s nothing more frustrating than visiting an out-of-state restaurant and being looked at like you’re crazy when asking for a sweet tea.
Out-of-towners seem to think there are two kinds of Mississippians – those who just stepped off the set of Dukes of Hazard and those who just finished filming Gone with the Wind.
So many times, you’ll hear someone from up north use y’all when referring to just one person. Or, they’ll spell it "ya’ll." How can something so simple be so difficult?
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Here in Mississippi, it’s all Coke. Even if it’s Root Beer, Sprite, or Dr. Pepper – it’s Coke.
Hey, here’s a thought. If it’s called "sweet tea," it should be sweet.
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They have a name for sweet cornbread, and it’s "cake."
There’s nothing more annoying than an out-of-towner telling you, "Just say something; I love the way you guys talk here."
Assuming our slower speech equals stupidity is just that - an assumption.
Mississippians take mayonnaise seriously, and Miracle Whip is in no way a suitable replacement.
So, do you agree with everything listed above? What would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments section!
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